Punch: From third-rate anchor to top chef

During meditation, they gradually merged into the rhythm of nature and felt tranquility and peace.Li Xiao's thoughts gradually opened up, and he found a peace and freedom in his heart.

After finishing the meditation, Li Xiao and his friends set foot on the mountain road again and continued to climb Bifeng Mountain.They enjoyed the peace of mind and body while admiring the beautiful scenery of the mountains.

Finally, they reached the top of Bifeng Mountain.Standing on the top of the mountain, overlooking the ancient town and the surrounding mountains and rivers, Li Xiao and his friends were shocked by the magnificent scenery in front of them.

The ancient town is like a picture scroll in front of them, with red tiles, green trees, small bridges and flowing water, as if traveling through time and space, returning to the ancient era.

They appreciate the beauty of mountains and rivers and feel the power and breath of nature.The history and culture of the ancient town are permeated in this landscape, which makes them more awed and cherished.

Li Xiao decided to use his own brushwork to write the magnificent scenery and spiritual insights of this journey into his novels, and share his experiences and feelings with readers.

The story is still going on, and the journey of Li Xiao and his friends will continue to lead them to experience more beautiful scenery and stories, bringing readers a wonderful and unforgettable journey.They will continue to explore and grow in this landscape, leaving their own marks and stories.

Li Xiao and his friends continued their trip, leaving Bifeng Mountain, and came to an ancient handicraft workshop near the ancient town.

This handicraft workshop is famous for woodcarving crafts, and various exquisite woodcarving works are displayed in the workshop, including carved animals, figures, flowers and birds, etc.

Li Xiao and his friends entered the handicraft workshop and were attracted by the woodcarving works on display.They carefully observe each piece of work, and every detail shows the art of ingenuity.

The craftsmen in the handicraft workshop are working, they hold carving knives and concentrate on carving wood.Their technique is skilled and precise, and each knife accurately outlines the shape and texture of the work.

Li Xiao and his friends approached a master and curiously asked him about the wood carving skills and creative process.

The master smiled and said: "Wood carving is an art that requires patience and skill. First, we choose high-quality wood, and then cut the wood into a suitable shape according to the lines and shapes on the design draft paper. Next, we use carving Knives, carving out details and textures little by little, and finally coloring and polishing, so that the work presents a delicate texture."

Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by the master's explanation, and they had a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship and artistic value of woodcarving.

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The master also invited them to personally experience the process of wood carving.They picked up the carving knives and carefully carved the wood blocks, trying their best to imitate the skills of the master.

Although beginners' techniques are still a bit jerky, they have experienced the fun and challenges of wood carving.Every notch of the knife records their efforts and progress.

After completing their woodcarving works, Li Xiao and his friends felt a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.They decided to integrate their creative experience into the online novel, so that readers can feel the charm of woodcarving and the joy of creation together.

After leaving the handicraft workshop, Li Xiao and his friends continued to explore the streets and alleys of the ancient town, admiring the charm of ancient buildings and the atmosphere of life in the streets and alleys.

The food stalls in the ancient town exuded tempting aromas. Li Xiao and his friends stopped to taste the local delicacies.

They chose a traditional food stall and ordered several local snacks, including sweet and sour short ribs, soup dumplings, fried noodles and so on.

The owner of the food stand warmly received them and introduced the origin and production method of each snack to them.

The sweet and sour ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, melting in the mouth, sweet and sour.The outer skin of the soup dumpling is white and tender, the inner filling is delicious and juicy, and the soup overflows after one bite.The fried sauce noodles are rich in sauce and the noodles are firm, which makes your index finger move.

Li Xiao and his friends chatted with the boss about the history and inheritance of snacks while tasting the food.

The boss said with a smile: "These snacks are traditional delicacies in our ancient town, which have been made and sold here for generations. We pay attention to the selection of fresh ingredients and unique recipes, hoping to bring the most authentic delicious experience to our guests."

They chatted about the stories and recipes behind the snacks.The boss shared: “The secret of the sweet and sour short ribs is to marinate the pork ribs with special seasoning first, and then deep-fry them with a proper heat until they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; ; while the sauce for Jajangmyeon is made from a variety of ingredients, and the unique seasoning makes it fragrant."

After listening to the boss's introduction, Li Xiao and his friends appreciated the craftsmanship and taste of these snacks even more.They decided to integrate the descriptions and stories of these delicacies into their novels, bringing readers a mouth-watering taste experience.

After finishing the food tour, Li Xiao and his friends continued to stroll through the streets of the ancient town.The architectural style of the ancient town is unique, with stone alleys and blue brick red walls intertwined, exuding a strong historical atmosphere.

They passed by a pottery workshop and were attracted by the various ceramic works displayed in the shop.

Entering the pottery workshop, Li Xiao and his friends saw the pottery master making ceramic utensils.They witnessed the clay being shaped, glazed, fired and transformed into exquisite ceramic works.

The master potter patiently explained the ceramic production process to them: "Ceramic production requires patience and skill. First, we select high-quality clay and shape it into the desired shape. Then, after firing and glazing, the ceramic Appliances are elegant in appearance and functional in function.”

Li Xiao and his friends felt the purity of pottery and the uniqueness of craftsmanship.They decided to incorporate the beauty and craftsmanship of ceramics into their novels, allowing readers to experience the charm and production process of ceramics together.

After leaving the pottery workshop, Li Xiao and his friends continued to stroll on the streets of the ancient town, feeling the unique charm and cultural atmosphere of this ancient town.

They passed an old bridge flanked by turquoise water and reflections of ancient buildings, creating a pleasant sight.

Li Xiao and his friends stopped and watched the waterscape along the railing of the bridge, feeling the tranquility of the ancient town and the precipitation of history.

They write the beauty of the bridge and the history of the ancient town into their novels, and share this beauty and emotion with readers.

The story is still going on, and the trip of Li Xiao and his friends will lead them to explore more beauty and stories of ancient towns, so that their hearts will be constantly nourished and inspired.They will use the power of words to convey the charm of the ancient town and humanistic emotions to readers, allowing them to embark on a fantastic and wonderful journey together.

Li Xiao and his friends continued their trip, left the ancient town, and came to a beautiful lakeside town—Menghu Town.

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Menghu Town is located next to a vast lake, the lake is clear and green, surrounded by mountains, the scenery is picturesque.

Li Xiao and his friends were strolling on the path by the lake, the breeze was blowing, and the lake was sparkling.Looking from a distance, the lotus leaves and flowers blooming on the lake looked like a fairyland scene.

They came to a food stall by the lake and tried the local lake delicacies.The stall owner enthusiastically recommended several of their signature dishes.

The first dish is the lake perch. The fish is tender and delicious. With unique seasoning and cooking skills, it makes people have endless aftertaste.

The second dish is the lotus flower cake, which is intoxicatingly chewy and fragrant with the sweet lotus flower powder wrapped in the thin crispy skin.

The third dish is stewed pork ribs soup with lotus root. The freshness of lotus root and the deliciousness of pork ribs blend together. The soup is rich and mellow, nourishing and beautifying.

Li Xiao and his friends tasted the food, and exchanged ingredients and cooking skills with the stall owner.The stall owner shared: "Menghu Town is famous for lake delicacies. We pay attention to using fresh lake perch and lotus as the main ingredients, with local seasonings and unique cooking methods to maintain the original flavor of the ingredients."

Li Xiao and his friends were amazed by the production process and taste of the food. They decided to incorporate the descriptions and stories of these food into their novels, so that readers can also appreciate the charm of these delicious food.

After finishing the food tour, Li Xiao and his friends continued to explore the scenery of Menghu Town.They came to a small pier by the lake, rented a boat, and started rowing on the lake.

The lake is crystal clear, fish are playing in the water, and the breeze blows across the lake, bringing waves of coolness to the lake.

Li Xiao and his friends rowed a boat and enjoyed the beautiful scenery around the lake.The mountains in the distance are more graceful against the background of the lake, and the reflection on the lake seems to open a mysterious picture.

The boat sailed to a corner of the lake, and they saw a landscape of water towns. The boat sailed slowly through the tree-lined river, with unique houses and small bridges on both sides of the river.

Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by the tranquility and original ecology of this water town. They were intoxicated by the beautiful scenery and felt the tranquility and harmony of nature.

Li Xiao was inspired by the scenery on the lake, and he decided to integrate the beauty of the lakeside and his spiritual perception into his novels, so that readers can feel the tranquility and beauty of the lake together.

The story continues, and the journey of Li Xiao and his friends will continue to lead them to explore more beautiful scenery and stories, so that their hearts can be constantly nourished and inspired.They will use the power of words to convey the charm and humanistic emotions of Menghu Town to readers, allowing them to embark on a fantastic and wonderful journey together.

Li Xiao and his friends had a good time in Menghu Town, and continued their trip to the next destination - Fengya Ancient Village.

Fengya Ancient Village is located at the foot of the mountain, surrounded by mountains. The buildings in the ancient village retain the ancient style and have a long history.

When Li Xiao and his friends entered the ancient village, they immediately felt a different atmosphere.The alleys paved with stone slabs in the village are winding and quaint, with ancient houses and exquisite gardens on both sides.

They walked across a stone bridge and came to the central square of the ancient village.There is an ancient well in the square. The water in the ancient well is crystal clear. The wooden barrels for drawing water and the stone carvings at the mouth of the well reveal the vicissitudes of time.

Li Xiao and his friends stopped and stared at the beautiful scene reflected in the ancient well.They imagined that in the past, the villagers drew the water they needed for life from this well, and felt the simplicity and peace of the ancient village.

The streets of the ancient village are lined with some food stalls and handicraft shops.Li Xiao and his friends were attracted by a specialty snack bar, which was filled with various delicacies.

They ordered an ancient village pastry, which is a traditional local delicacy, with a thin and crispy outer skin and a delicate filling, sweet but not greasy, which makes people have endless aftertaste.

Tasting the pastries, Li Xiao and his friends communicated with the owner about the production methods and historical origins of the ancient village pastries.

The shop owner said with a smile: "Gucun pastry is our special delicacy here. The production process requires the use of high-quality flour and fresh ingredients. We mix the flour evenly, add the ingredients, and then make small round cakes, bake them in the oven until golden Just yellow."

Li Xiao and his friends were amazed by the production process and taste of the pastries in the ancient village. They decided to incorporate the descriptions and stories of these delicacies into their novels, so that readers can also taste the delicacy of this ancient village.

On the streets of the ancient village, they saw a handicraft shop displaying exquisite folk handicrafts.

Li Xiao and his friends walked into the store and carefully observed every piece of handicraft, every detail exuded a strong local flavor.

The owner enthusiastically introduced them to the process of making handicrafts and the cultural significance behind them.

A piece of wood carving caught their special attention.This is an exquisite wooden sculpture, which vividly depicts the image of ancient farmers, expressing the respect and inheritance of farming culture. (end of this chapter)